What are the best private schools in Norfolk?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Norfolk include Aurora Eccles School, Beeston Hall School, and Glebe House School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Norfolk?

Norfolk has 42 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 273 are rated Good, meaning 88% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Norfolk ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Norfolk private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Norfolk is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Norfolk cost?

Fees for private schools in Norfolk vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Norfolk

35 private schools found

Key Facts

There are 35 private schools in Norfolk, accounting for 4.6% of all schools in the county, with a total of 5,706 pupils on roll.
95.5% of inspected private schools in Norfolk achieved Good or Outstanding ratings, with 4 Outstanding and 17 Good out of 22 inspected.
Private schools in Norfolk have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 16.0% of pupils have special educational needs.
Attainment 8 scores in private schools in Norfolk average 25.48, and 7.3% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, significantly below national averages.

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Aurora Eccles School

Norwich, NR16 2NZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils211

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Beeston Hall School

Cromer, NR27 9NQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13

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Absence–

Pupils168

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Glebe House School

Hunstanton, PE36 6HW

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13

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Pupils191

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Gresham's School

NR25 6EA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

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Pupils894

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Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall

Norwich, NR8 6HU

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13

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Pupils323

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Langley School

Norfolk, NR14 6BJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

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Pupils415

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Norwich High School for Girls GDST

NR2 2HU

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls

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Pupils563

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Norwich School

Norwich, NR1 4DD

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

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Pupils1,170

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Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited

Norwich, NR2 3TA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils137

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OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus

Swaffham, PE37 7XD

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18

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Pupils84

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Orchard Manor School

Nr King's Lynn, PE34 3HT

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

Thetford Grammar School

IP24 3AF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Absence–

Pupils202

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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School

Norwich, NR2 2LR

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

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Absence–

Pupils431

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Acorn Park School

Norwich, NR16 2HU

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

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Absence–

Pupils151

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Banks House School

Norwich, NR5 9HA

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19

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Absence–

Pupils8

P/T Ratio–

Turnstone House School

Bungay, NR35 2HP

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–19

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Absence–

Pupils8

P/T Ratio–

All Saints School

Norwich, NR12 0DJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 6–16

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Absence–

Pupils74

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Aurora White House School

Norwich, NR16 2NZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

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Pupils62

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Avocet House

Heckingham, NR14 6QP

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18

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Pupils8

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Community-Ed Academy

Great Yarmouth, NR31 6NX

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

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Absence–

Pupils22

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Compass Community School Eld Park

Thetford, IP24 1EF

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–17

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Pupils10

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Include School Norfolk

Norfolk, NR6 6HE

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–16

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Absence–

Pupils96

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Kingsbrook School

Norfolk, IP25 7TJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

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Absence–

Pupils15

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Norwich Steiner School

Norwich, NR1 2HW

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Pupils95

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 35 private schools in Norfolk, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Norfolk	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	95%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	52%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.01	+0.00
Attainment 8	25.5	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	21%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	19.3:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,251	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Key Facts

Aurora Eccles School

Beeston Hall School

Glebe House School

Gresham's School

Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall

Langley School

Norwich High School for Girls GDST

Norwich School

Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited

OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus

Orchard Manor School

Thetford Grammar School

Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School

Acorn Park School

Banks House School

Turnstone House School

All Saints School

Aurora White House School

Avocet House

Community-Ed Academy

Compass Community School Eld Park

Include School Norfolk

Kingsbrook School

Norwich Steiner School

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are in Norfolk?

What are the best private schools in Norfolk?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Norfolk?

How are private schools in Norfolk ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Norfolk private schools?

How much do private schools in Norfolk cost?

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